5/12/2013 |
Santiago, White Sox look to slow down MinnesotaThe Twins' bats have come alive this month, as the club ranks among the American League leaders in runs scored and doubles, and White Sox left-hander Hector Santiago will take the mound in the series opener on Monday. Pedro Hernandez starts for Minnesota.

5/12/2013 |
Sale aces Angels with dominating one-hitterChris Sale dominated the Angels, retiring 19 straight until a one-out single in the seventh, and Alexei Ramirez and Alex Rios delivered clutch two-out RBIs in the seventh to help the White Sox stake a 3-0 win on Sunday night in Chicago.

5/12/2013 |
Astros' moms throw out first pitchesThe mothers of Astros players Wesley Wright, Trevor Crowe, Paul Clemens and Robbie Grossman threw out the ceremonial first pitches prior to Sunday's Mother's Day game against the Rangers at Minute Maid Park.

5/12/2013 |
Yanks put Nunez on DL, bring up GonzalezThe Yankees have retroactively placed infielder Eduardo Nunez on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique, with hopes that he will be able to rejoin the club when eligible on May 20.

5/12/2013 |
Belfiore called up from Triple-A to aid bullpenOn Sunday, Mike Belfiore was in Minnesota, recalled from Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles to help add some length to an overworked bullpen in what will be his Major League debut.

5/12/2013 |
Lutz's first HR backs terrific Arroyo in sweepDonald Lutz came through with his first home run in the Majors while Bronson Arroyo had a strong afternoon for a 5-1 Reds win over the Brewers. Cincinnati swept the three-game series and has won seven of its last nine games.

5/12/2013 |
Mariano, Joba clear the air after intense exchangeMariano Rivera and Joba Chamberlain said that all was forgiven on Sunday, one day after the Yankees pitchers had an intense exchange during batting practice in the visiting dugout at Kauffman Stadium.

5/12/2013 |
Fiers' mom insisted son leave her bedside to playThis was a choice no son should have to make, much less on Mother's Day. Accept a promotion back to the Major Leagues, or remain in Florida at the bedside of his gravely ill mom? That was the choice facing Brewers right-hander Mike Fiers on Saturday night.

5/12/2013 |
Cardinals honor courageous survivor on Mother's DayKathy Day has fashioned an amazing 6-0 record against the toughest opponent of all. The 53-year-old Evansville, Ind., resident came out a winner in six separate battles with cancer over the past 17 years, a mark that impresses the St. Louis Cardinals.

5/12/2013 |
Phillips, Reds rock pink gear to honor momsSunday marked the eighth straight Mother's Day when members of the Reds and the rest of Major League Baseball wore pink equipment and took to the plate with pink bats. Among the players to rock pink equipment were Brandon Phillips and Xavier Paul, who used a pink bat to knock a solo homer in the Reds 5-1 victory.

5/12/2013 |
De La Rosa spins gem to take finale vs. CardsJorge De La Rosa held the Cardinals hitless until David Freese singled in the seventh and gave up just two hits in seven innings as the Rockies went on to win, 8-2, at Busch Stadium in front of 40,881.

5/12/2013 |
Indians rally behind pinch-hitters Bourn, ReynoldsMark Reynolds came off the Indians' bench as a pinch-hitter on Sunday and delivered the decisive blow while wearing pink shoes for Mother's Day. Reynolds' run-scoring single with two outs in the 10th sent Cleveland home with a 4-3 victory over the rival Tigers at Comerica Park.

5/12/2013 |
Rockies put Cuddyer on DL with neck issueAs expected, the Rockies called up outfielder Charlie Blackmon from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday to take the roster spot of outfielder/first baseman Michael Cuddyer, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a bulging disk in his neck.

5/12/2013 |
Coming off frustrating loss, Lynn draws MetsCardinals right-hander Lance Lynn will take the mound in Monday's series opener against the Mets looking to begin a new pair of streaks. The Mets and starter Jeremy Hefner, meanwhile, will be hoping to stop two streaks of their own.